Revision question · Environmental issues

What would staff from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) be looking for at a roadside check?

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Red diesel

Vehicle defects

Drivers' hours records

Exhaust emissions

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HMRC officers can check and sample fuel to establish whether rebated red diesel is being used lawfully. Permission depends on an eligible machine and permitted use; construction work does not provide a general exemption. Ordinary road freight must not treat red diesel as a cheaper substitute.

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Red diesel is restricted to eligible machines and usesReviewed guidance summary · The source identifies both the responsible authority and the limited permission; the archive’s broad construction exception is removed.

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